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New version of network scanning tool arp-scan released

15th March 2011 A new version of a respected and popular network scanning tool has been released. Read More

Tests show rise in number of vulnerabilities affecting web applications with SQL Injection and XSS most common flaws

1st March 2011 SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS) were the most common flaws found in web applications in 2010 according to results from tests carried out by NTA Monitor. Read More

Assess risk to manage effects of budget cuts

9th February 2011 Signs of economic recovery may be appearing in some industries, but for most organisations - particularly in the public sector - budget cuts and cost savings are here to stay for the foreseeable future. Read More

"Basic security threats not changed in 15 years"

1st February 2011 There may have been significant technological advances to the hardware and software organisations use, but according to Roy Hills, who co-founded NTA Monitor in 1996, the basic security threats have not changed in the last 15 years. Read More

June 2007

Welcome to June's edition of Internet Security News, the monthly risks bulletin detailing the latest Internet software and system vulnerabilities from NTA Monitor, a leading IT security testing company. It provides a convenient way to keep up to date with the fast changing world of IT security; this month's edition includes a total of 10 risk issues: 2 High, 1 Medium, 1 Low and 6 Informational .

Microsoft's May patches

(High risk) Microsoft has issued patches for seven critical vulnerabilities in its latest Patch Tuesday 1st June 2007 Read More

Multiple Mac OS X flaws fixed

(High risk) Multiple Mac OS X flaws have been fixed, some of which could permit the exposure of sensitive information, DoS attacks or data manipulation 1st June 2007 Read More

Multiple vulnerabilities found in Cisco's IOS FTP

(Medium risk) Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Cisco's IOS FTP server, successful exploitation of which could result in an attacker bypassing security, launching a DoS attack or gaining system access 1st June 2007 Read More

Sun Microsystems DoS vulnerability

(Low risk) A DoS vulnerability has been found in Solaris, Sun's UNIX OS, which is caused by an integer signedness error 1st June 2007 Read More

Google AdWords hacked

(Informational) Google has admitted that its AdWords service has been hijacked by hackers looking to spread malware 1st June 2007 Read More

Junior doctor applicants' details accessible by all

(Informational) Following two security lapses, the Medical Training Application Service (MTAS) site was taken offline at the beginning of May 1st June 2007 Read More

MoD satellite hacked by British hackers

(Informational) A Ministry of Defence satellite has been hacked by a group of British hackers 1st June 2007 Read More

NTA's latest report says IT security has improved

(Informational) NTA Monitor's 2007 Annual Security Report has revealed that 32% of UK organisations tested had critical vulnerabilities that are widely known and actively exploited by hackers, compared to 61% in 2006, indicating that companies have improved their security posture in the last year 1st June 2007 Read More

Online visa application unsecured for a year

(Informational) The online visa application website for Indian citizens wishing to travel to the UK was left insecure for a year, exposing up to 50,000 people's details 1st June 2007 Read More

Use of weak encryption allowed TJX theft

(Informational) TJX recently revealed that over 45 million of its customers' card details had been stolen but wasn't sure how - until now 1st June 2007 Read More

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